HENRICH (again).—for a reutendiener—
ANNEKE. Yes, yes! I say it again: that will cost you dear.
HENRICH (again).—for a person of great influence with the burgomaster—
ANNEKE. Oh, oh! No one in this house has ever struck me before.
HENRICH (again).—whom all the citizens will cherish and compliment henceforth.
ANNEKE. I think the fellow is stark mad. Oh, mistress! mistress!
Come here!
HENRICH. Hush, hush! You will get into trouble with your mistress. I see now that you don't know what has happened, so, like a Christian, I forgive your fault. The council has unanimously elected the master burgomaster, mistress madam burgomaster, and decreed Engelke out of mere maidenhood into the degree of young lady. Therefore you can easily understand that it won't do for me to work any more. For the same reason, too, I wear this livery that you notice.
ANNEKE. Well, don't stand and stare at me into the bargain.
HENRICH. It is as I say, Anneke! Here comes the young lady, who shall vouch for my words.